World’s first CRISPR therapy greenlit
Jen Jiang reports on a revolutionary gene editing therapy to treat beta-thalassaemia and sickle cell disease.
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Vestigial vanity
Zariel Konadu discusses how anatomy can be a relic of historical evolutionary selection pressures, particularly the appendix.
Epigenetics explained: How the environment alters the fate of our DNA
Sophie Beaumont explores how human diversity arises amidst 99.9% genetic similarity due to epigenetics, and its long term impacts.
Should we trust Science?
Antoine Levie discusses the book ‘Why Trust Science?’ by Naomi Oreskes, and how currently, the trust in science is not universal.
Molecular mimicry: A case of mistaken identity
Maya Pidoux explores the dangers of T cells recognising self-tissue, ‘molecular mimicry’, and how this must be considered during treatments.
How can the structure of our brains help to predict Californian wildfires?
Shikiera Wheeler outlines the fundamental concepts of neuroscience that give rise to the architecture of neural networks.
Human transmission of mpox occurred for years prior to 2022 outbreak
George Rabin discusses new research suggesting that human-to-human mpox transmission began in 2016 at the latest, prior to the 2022 outbreak.
The Moon is much older than we thought
Billie Delpino reports on a new study that suggests the Moon may have formed 40 million years earlier than previously thought.
Decoding human origins: Unveiling the secrets of ancient DNA
Jen Jiang discusses the transformative impact of ancient DNA research in human history emphasising the need for cultural respect in research.
Pathogenic mimicry: We’re not so different, you and I
Laura Santamaria Perez explores the way pathogens mimic human biology to disguise themselves from the immune system.